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Omaha Local Pulse: Rebuilding After Floods, City Council Updates, and Community Resilience
Good morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
We start with the aftermath of last week’s storms. Many in our community are still cleaning up after flooding hit parts of Saddle Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods. Water rescues along Saddle Creek Road last Thursday highlight just how quickly rising water can impact daily life. As of this morning, city crews are still working to clear out flooded basements and blocked streets. We’re looking at a cool and cloudy day ahead, with just a slight chance of showers moving through mid-morning and highs that barely crack 60. If you’re heading out, be mindful of a few lingering puddles and some road repairs, especially along major arteries like Dodge Street and 72nd.
From City Hall, we’ll see council members gathering today at 2 p.m. for a public hearing. One hot topic is proposals to update our flood response strategy after last week’s high water events. The Council is also expected to discuss traffic calming measures for neighborhoods near Benson and Aksarben Village, hoping to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The job market in Omaha remains steady. New postings are up slightly this week, with close to 700 openings in health care, logistics, and tech. If you’re searching, local hospitals and logistics hubs along L Street are interviewing now. Meanwhile, in real estate, buyers are still active despite higher mortgage rates. About 220 homes went on the market citywide this week, and sales prices are holding steady with the most action in West Omaha and Midtown.
In local business news, we welcome a new coffeehouse in Blackstone that opened doors yesterday, promising local brews and live music every weekend. Over in Old Market, a favorite bakery announced its closing after 35 years, so expect longer lines as fans say goodbye over the weekend.
On the culture front, the Joslyn Art Museum hosts its First Fridays event this week, offering free admission and new exhibits from local artists. For live music lovers, Slowdown features Omaha-based indie bands on Thursday night, and the Holland Center welcomes a classical pops show tomorrow.
Let’s not forget our young achievers. North High’s baseball team clinched a playoff spot yesterday with a big win over Millard South, and Omaha South Robotics took home top honors from the regional competition last night.
The crime report brings mixed news. Omaha police responded to a late-night break-in near 132nd and Maple, making an arrest without injuries. Officers continue to urge caution and extra vigilance in that area.
To end on a positive note, neighbors in Florence rally together this week, organizing a clean-up along North 30th to help those hit hardest by last week’s floods. Volunteers young and old show what makes our city special, lending hands and heart in tough times.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with the aftermath of last week’s storms. Many in our community are still cleaning up after flooding hit parts of Saddle Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods. Water rescues along Saddle Creek Road last Thursday highlight just how quickly rising water can impact daily life. As of this morning, city crews are still working to clear out flooded basements and blocked streets. We’re looking at a cool and cloudy day ahead, with just a slight chance of showers moving through mid-morning and highs that barely crack 60. If you’re heading out, be mindful of a few lingering puddles and some road repairs, especially along major arteries like Dodge Street and 72nd.
From City Hall, we’ll see council members gathering today at 2 p.m. for a public hearing. One hot topic is proposals to update our flood response strategy after last week’s high water events. The Council is also expected to discuss traffic calming measures for neighborhoods near Benson and Aksarben Village, hoping to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The job market in Omaha remains steady. New postings are up slightly this week, with close to 700 openings in health care, logistics, and tech. If you’re searching, local hospitals and logistics hubs along L Street are interviewing now. Meanwhile, in real estate, buyers are still active despite higher mortgage rates. About 220 homes went on the market citywide this week, and sales prices are holding steady with the most action in West Omaha and Midtown.
In local business news, we welcome a new coffeehouse in Blackstone that opened doors yesterday, promising local brews and live music every weekend. Over in Old Market, a favorite bakery announced its closing after 35 years, so expect longer lines as fans say goodbye over the weekend.
On the culture front, the Joslyn Art Museum hosts its First Fridays event this week, offering free admission and new exhibits from local artists. For live music lovers, Slowdown features Omaha-based indie bands on Thursday night, and the Holland Center welcomes a classical pops show tomorrow.
Let’s not forget our young achievers. North High’s baseball team clinched a playoff spot yesterday with a big win over Millard South, and Omaha South Robotics took home top honors from the regional competition last night.
The crime report brings mixed news. Omaha police responded to a late-night break-in near 132nd and Maple, making an arrest without injuries. Officers continue to urge caution and extra vigilance in that area.
To end on a positive note, neighbors in Florence rally together this week, organizing a clean-up along North 30th to help those hit hardest by last week’s floods. Volunteers young and old show what makes our city special, lending hands and heart in tough times.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, this is Omaha Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
We start with the aftermath of last week’s storms. Many in our community are still cleaning up after flooding hit parts of Saddle Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods. Water rescues along Saddle Creek Road last Thursday highlight just how quickly rising water can impact daily life. As of this morning, city crews are still working to clear out flooded basements and blocked streets. We’re looking at a cool and cloudy day ahead, with just a slight chance of showers moving through mid-morning and highs that barely crack 60. If you’re heading out, be mindful of a few lingering puddles and some road repairs, especially along major arteries like Dodge Street and 72nd.
From City Hall, we’ll see council members gathering today at 2 p.m. for a public hearing. One hot topic is proposals to update our flood response strategy after last week’s high water events. The Council is also expected to discuss traffic calming measures for neighborhoods near Benson and Aksarben Village, hoping to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The job market in Omaha remains steady. New postings are up slightly this week, with close to 700 openings in health care, logistics, and tech. If you’re searching, local hospitals and logistics hubs along L Street are interviewing now. Meanwhile, in real estate, buyers are still active despite higher mortgage rates. About 220 homes went on the market citywide this week, and sales prices are holding steady with the most action in West Omaha and Midtown.
In local business news, we welcome a new coffeehouse in Blackstone that opened doors yesterday, promising local brews and live music every weekend. Over in Old Market, a favorite bakery announced its closing after 35 years, so expect longer lines as fans say goodbye over the weekend.
On the culture front, the Joslyn Art Museum hosts its First Fridays event this week, offering free admission and new exhibits from local artists. For live music lovers, Slowdown features Omaha-based indie bands on Thursday night, and the Holland Center welcomes a classical pops show tomorrow.
Let’s not forget our young achievers. North High’s baseball team clinched a playoff spot yesterday with a big win over Millard South, and Omaha South Robotics took home top honors from the regional competition last night.
The crime report brings mixed news. Omaha police responded to a late-night break-in near 132nd and Maple, making an arrest without injuries. Officers continue to urge caution and extra vigilance in that area.
To end on a positive note, neighbors in Florence rally together this week, organizing a clean-up along North 30th to help those hit hardest by last week’s floods. Volunteers young and old show what makes our city special, lending hands and heart in tough times.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We start with the aftermath of last week’s storms. Many in our community are still cleaning up after flooding hit parts of Saddle Creek and the surrounding neighborhoods. Water rescues along Saddle Creek Road last Thursday highlight just how quickly rising water can impact daily life. As of this morning, city crews are still working to clear out flooded basements and blocked streets. We’re looking at a cool and cloudy day ahead, with just a slight chance of showers moving through mid-morning and highs that barely crack 60. If you’re heading out, be mindful of a few lingering puddles and some road repairs, especially along major arteries like Dodge Street and 72nd.
From City Hall, we’ll see council members gathering today at 2 p.m. for a public hearing. One hot topic is proposals to update our flood response strategy after last week’s high water events. The Council is also expected to discuss traffic calming measures for neighborhoods near Benson and Aksarben Village, hoping to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
The job market in Omaha remains steady. New postings are up slightly this week, with close to 700 openings in health care, logistics, and tech. If you’re searching, local hospitals and logistics hubs along L Street are interviewing now. Meanwhile, in real estate, buyers are still active despite higher mortgage rates. About 220 homes went on the market citywide this week, and sales prices are holding steady with the most action in West Omaha and Midtown.
In local business news, we welcome a new coffeehouse in Blackstone that opened doors yesterday, promising local brews and live music every weekend. Over in Old Market, a favorite bakery announced its closing after 35 years, so expect longer lines as fans say goodbye over the weekend.
On the culture front, the Joslyn Art Museum hosts its First Fridays event this week, offering free admission and new exhibits from local artists. For live music lovers, Slowdown features Omaha-based indie bands on Thursday night, and the Holland Center welcomes a classical pops show tomorrow.
Let’s not forget our young achievers. North High’s baseball team clinched a playoff spot yesterday with a big win over Millard South, and Omaha South Robotics took home top honors from the regional competition last night.
The crime report brings mixed news. Omaha police responded to a late-night break-in near 132nd and Maple, making an arrest without injuries. Officers continue to urge caution and extra vigilance in that area.
To end on a positive note, neighbors in Florence rally together this week, organizing a clean-up along North 30th to help those hit hardest by last week’s floods. Volunteers young and old show what makes our city special, lending hands and heart in tough times.
This has been Omaha Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.